12 Bible Verses about Man's Thoughts

The Lord knows that peoples' thoughts are morally bankrupt.

"I hate their deeds and thoughts! So I am coming to gather all the nations and ethnic groups; they will come and witness my splendor.

Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon me and said to me, "Say: This is what the Lord says: 'This is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; I know what goes through your minds.

Examine me, and probe my thoughts! Test me, and know my concerns!

You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives.

A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.

Now when Jesus realized what they were thinking, he said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and no town or house divided against itself will stand.

Indeed, as a result of him the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed -- and a sword will pierce your own soul as well!"

When Jesus perceived their hostile thoughts, he said to them, "Why are you raising objections within yourselves?

But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, "Get up and stand here." So he rose and stood there.

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart.

Furthermore, I will strike her followers with a deadly disease, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay each one of you what your deeds deserve.